David Gandy’s muscle secrets

Last summer the worlds most successful male supermodel, David Gandy, revealed to MH how he gets into cover model shape. Now, the boy from Billericay has put his tried and tested workouts together to launch the David Gandy Fitness and Training App.

As someone who has made a career out of his body, when it comes to getting in peak condition, David Gandy knows what hes talking about. For his app, he demonstrates each exercise himself and guides you through a workout that you can customise to help you reach your personal goal  whether you want to be bulk up, be stronger or get cut like a supermodel. Grab the app here.

Tell us why this fitness app came about

Britain is the most obese country in Europe. People cant seem to read the nutrition facts on the back of food. Ive learned so much about fitness and nutrition since 2006, and I just wanted to put it all down. I know what will get you in the shape you want to be in.

What are your shortcuts to an MH cover model physique?

Training takes commitment and, unfortunately, there are very few shortcuts. But those I do know, I share in the app! I know some of the best PTs in the business. Ive gone over what works and what doesnt and Ive learnt how to fast-track my progress. By sharing this and the exercises I do which I know work, I hope to save people a lot of time and help them to see results.

When do you train?

I cant train in the morning. Ive never been a morning person. It will always be late afternoon to late evening: about four oclock or after a day of work at 9.30pm. Thats when I feel most energetic. But everyone is different. You have to read your own body.

Whats a typical training week for you?

If Im in London for seven days, Ill probably do five days on: Monday, Tuesday, maybe a break on Wednesday and then Thursday, Friday and one of the days at the weekend. That will include three heavy weights sessions  a chest session, an arms session and a back session  and the two other days will be high repetition, low weight supersets and circuits. I never really do just plain cardio. My legs are naturally big so I dont train them separately.

Whats your diet like?

Im not hugely strict. I dont really believe in dedicating your life [to a diet] as some do. I keep away from certain foods  anything white, anything processed, anything in a packet. The other thing is to beware of when things say low fat, because they often have more sugar or salt as a result. One thing I always have to hand is a wholewheat wrap  great to chuck in with a few raw vegetables, a bit of chicken and hummus. It takes two minutes. I eat raw vegetables like theres no tomorrow.

Do you drink?

I love my booze. My job involves a lot of socialising so I probably drink more than a lot of people think. I like red wine, and Johnnie Walker whisky. Not in the same glass though.

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